Question 18 (part 2) · LDEK · Tooth development and mineralization
Choose correct morphological features of enamel of immature teeth:
1) it is poorly mineralized;
2) in contains more hydroxyapatite rich in calcium and poor in carbon;
3) it possesses less calcificated interprismatic substance;
4) change in enamel prism structure;
5) it possesses lower amount of water.
Correct answer is:
2) in contains more hydroxyapatite rich in calcium and poor in carbon;
3) it possesses less calcificated interprismatic substance;
4) change in enamel prism structure;
5) it possesses lower amount of water.
Correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 1,2,5.
- D. 1,4,5.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Think about post-eruptive maturation: what newly erupted enamel contains more of (carbonate, water, organic matter) and what is less calcified.
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